In October of 1970, Menhaden participated in the "Longex 70" exercises with naval vessels from Great Britain, New Zealand and Australia. Menhaden was voted "Playmate of the Year" by the other participants in the exercises. Above is the Playmate Longex70 banner on her sail. While down there, some of the crew exchanged hats with the British, Australian, and New Zealand sailors, as well as French sailors while operating with them out of Tahiti. When Menhaden returned to San Diego in November, some of the crew wore their exchanged hats.   COB, Leo Rodgers, with some linehandlers.   Chief Rodgers with some linehandlers.   CWO Don Shaw with some linehandlers.   CWO Don Shaw with two linehandlers wearing French Navy hats.   Executive Officer, LCDR Arata (hands on hips) and Division Commander, CAPT Goulds (looking at the camera).   (Images Courtesy of Les Guille, Menhaden's Last Commanding Officer, 1970-71)